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Allen Eghrari

Allen Eghrari, MD, MPH

Cornea and External Diseases

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • Persian (Farsi)
  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Allen Eghrari

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Allen O. Eghrari, M.D., M.P.H., is director of the Dana Center for Preventive Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute and associate professor of ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He specializes in cornea, cataract and external eye diseases at the Wilmer Eye Institute's locations in Baltimore and Belcamp, Maryland. Dr. Eghrari treats a wide range of eye conditions, with special interest in Fuchs' dystrophy, cataract surgery, cornea transplantation including Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty, and Ebola-associated eye disease.

Dr. Eghrari received his M.D. degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and M.P.H. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He completed both residency training in ophthalmology and subspecialty fellowship in cornea and cataract surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute.

Dr. Eghrari is a recipient of the Claes Dohlman Society Fellowship Award, the ARVO/Alcon Early Career Clinician-Scientist Award, and the Research to Prevent Blindness Special Scholar Award.

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Research Interests

Cataract Surgery, Corneal Dystrophies, Ebola Virus Disease, Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy

Selected Publications

  • Eghrari AO, Bishop RJ, Ross RD, et al. Characterization of Ebola Virus–Associated Eye Disease. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(1):e2032216. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.32216

  • Barnes K, Chiang E, Chen C, Lohmeier J, Christy J, Chaurasia A, Rosen A, Vora P, Cai S, Subramanya A, Durr N, Allen R, Eghrari AO. Comparison of Tri-folded and Scroll-Based Graft Viability in Preloaded Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty. Cornea. 2018 Dec 13.

  • Efficacy and Safety Outcomes of Cataract Surgery in Survivors of Ebola Virus Disease: 12-Month Results From the PREVAIL VII Study. Eghrari AO, Shantha JG, Ross RD, Ryn CV, Crozier I, Hayek B, Gradin D, Roberts B, Prakalapakorn SG, Amegashie F, Nishant K, Singh G, Dolo R, Fankhauser J, Burkholder B, Pettitt J, Gross R, Brady T, Dighero-Kemp B, Reilly C, Hensley L, Higgs E, Yeh S, Bishop RJ. Transl Vis Sci Technol. 2021 Jan 25;10(1):32. doi: 10.1167/tvst.10.1.32

  • PREVAIL III Study Group, Sneller MC, Reilly C, Badio M, Bishop RJ, Eghrari AO, Moses SJ, Johnson KL, Gayedyu-Dennis D, Hensley LE, Higgs ES, Nath A, Tuznik K, Varughese J, Jensen KS, Dighero-Kemp B, Neaton JD, Lane HC, Fallah MP. A Longitudinal Study of Ebola Sequelae in Liberia. N Engl J Med. 2019 Mar 7;380(10):924-934.

Honors

  • Dean's Predoctoral Research Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Public Engagement, University of Illinois
  • Mitchell Research Prize, Wilmer Eye Institute
  • Claes Dohlman Society Fellowship Award
  • Aliki Perroti Scholar, Wilmer Eye Institute
  • Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy Research Grant Award
  • A. Edward Maumenee Research Grant Award
  • Robert P. Larsen Award in Human Development
  • Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
  • ARVO/Alcon Early Career Clinician-Scientist Award
  • Baltimore Business Journal 40 Under 40, Baltimore Business Journal, 8/1/19
  • Research to Prevent Blindness Special Scholar Award, 7/1/18

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Expertise

Education

  • Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Master's Degree, MPH, 2018
  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Cornea, External Diseases & Refractive Surgery, 2014
  • Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Ophthalmology, 2013
  • Medical Education: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology: American Board of Ophthalmology, 2016

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

292 ratings, 133 reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Overall Rating by Patient
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Provider Explained Things Clearly
Provider Knew Medical History
Provider Showed Respect
Provider Spent Enough Time
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    Dr Eghrari is very attentive, patient, thorough, thoughtful, respectful and pleasant. I am most grateful to be under his care, and confident that it's the best care I could possibly get.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/18/2026

    He is very reasonable and through in his explaining of everything

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Probably the best experience i've had with a doctor in the last year or two. I asked questions which he answered and suggested that I see an eye surgeon for a small growth which may be interfering with my dry eye condition. He listened patiently to my comments which were probably irrelevant to my current conditions.mvery pleased.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Love Dr Eghrari

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/17/2026

    Knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    Very attentive and willing to listen and review records

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    Dr. Eghrari was suburb in doing my cataract surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Very professional and willing to take time to show pictures of his son after the eye exam

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Everything he did was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Dr Eghrari is an outstanding doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Dr. Eghrari Is thorough and understanding of my medical needs. He is polite, respectful and sincere and clearly communicates my care needs allowing my responses to be expressed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    I like my provider, but my problem was that I waited 2 hours before even being admitted to see him for my appt.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    Excellent. He was thorough and gave me good instructions on next steps.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/16/2026

    He is an exceptional Dr and Human Being so brilliant and a real depth of genuine caring for his patients with a refreshing humility!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Dr Eghrari is wonderful! Always professional and kind!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Top notch, thoughtful, nuanced, knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    The doctor was quite skilled at removing a blurry skin over my cataract. Almost immediately my eyesight in the left eye improved traumatically.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Very knowledgeable, interested in my feedback, patient, polite.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Amazingly talented surgeon with an excellent chair side manner.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    I thank God for Dr. Eghrari and his team.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    Took to long to see the dr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    He was the very best person to provide relief and abate my vision problem. He restored my quality of life and improved it!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/3/2026

    The doctor was very thorough and made everything easy to understand for my upcoming cataract surgery. He made me feel confident that everything will go perfectly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr. Eghrari Is the best doctor I have ever had. He really cares about you and your eyes. I could not find a better doctor. I absolutely love him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    He is very personable, knowledgable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr Eghrari is exceptional provider

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr Allen is amazing and has good bed side manners.I fly across the country just to see him. The best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Dr.Eghrari is skilled, kind, and processional and could not be a better health care provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Dr. Eghrari is a compassionate, highly skilled surgeon with a wonderful ""bedside manner""

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    Very knowledgeable, caring and friendly. Asset to Johns Hopkins Medicine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2026

    This was my first visit. But have already recommended this doctor to a friend

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    I felt safe about getting the surgery done and the instructions for recovery were clear.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Very thorough and congenial

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    He's the best. I am really grateful to have been under his care following two cornea transplants.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Very knowledgeable physician. Excellent bedside manners.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/7/2026

    Very good service.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/6/2026

    Excellent. Would see him if I had a problem. Seems to very caring. Not just doing the ""next patient"" really seeing the person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/5/2026

    Thoughtful, thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Always courteous and informative regarding the status of the eye condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Outstanding!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Provider fantastic. Technician horrible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Very polite, professional, and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Very patient, answered all questions very thoroughly. Very giving and caring disposition

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Dr Eghrari gave me my vision back through lasers.Word cannot express how much this meant to me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Terrific

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Provider performed eye surgery on both eyes 2 months apart. He was professional and educated on my issue.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Love Dr Eghrari, He listens to my questions answers my questions in terms I understand, and includes my thoughts on treatment moving forward. I am very satisfied with Dr Eghrari.nothing to add

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Extremely happy and feel I'm in the best place possible for my eye care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    I have no complaints. The doctor apologized for being late,

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/5/2025

    Very nice and he assured me that he could fix my problem

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    I am always satisfied with my care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr Eghrari is the best although I had to wait I do not mind waiting for someone of his quality he's very caring very knowledgeable very pleasant and if someone has health concerns that are time consuming I completely understand I have no problem waiting for him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr. Eghrari and the technician were very thorough in my checkup. They've given her identified a problem, explained it thoroughly and changed medications, making sure I understood.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    I understand he double books patients as he did with me. I have a sick husband. Belcamp is a good distance from my home in Jarrettsville. Time is precious to us.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr. Eghrari is excellent and I am completely satisfied and have confidence he will be able to help me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Great guy, friendly and informative.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Friendly knowledgeable 0

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Eghrari went over the results of my eyes in detail.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/7/2025

    Dr Eghrari is a specialist I see for an eye condition. He is excellent in his field and is the only reason I put up with the inefficiencies and waits that occur at this office location

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Explained everything very well

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/1/2025

    Very professional, understanding, caring and compassionate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Very knowledgeable. I was grateful he was able to see me the same day.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Could not be more helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Both the doctor and the assistant who did preliminary measurements gave their full attention to me during the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr. Eghrari is an excellent provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Dr. Eghrari is so easy to talk to and excellent at explaining things.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    He was very personable and engaged. He explained throughly my condition and assured me of future developments and care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Dr.Eghrari is always pleasant and ready to answer any of your concernsI would recommend him to any of my friends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    He was great.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Every I have an appointment with my Eye. I really enjoy it. Doctor and nurses take a good care of me thank you so much professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    He is professional, very knowledgeable, listens carefully, has a very kind demeanor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    This is the second time I have seen him He has always been very professional and polite took the time with me no matter how far behind his schedule was !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    He is great

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Dr. Eghrari is a kind, polite and very skilled provider. He is easy to speak with and explains most things extremely well.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2025

    Very knowledgeable and understanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    GREAT

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Very courteous

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Had to wait 90 minutes to see Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Thorough, professional, informed, personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    Dr Eghrari is a wonderful Dr. He answered all my questions and gave me so much information that I did not even think of to ask.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2025

    Best ever

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    I enjoyed the recent visit with Dr Eghrari. He took the time to answer all my questioned and explained the procedure in a way I could understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    I love nures and Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Wait is concerning but once you actually see Dr Eghrari & assistant all is forgiven

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. Gave me the time I needed to ask questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Very impressive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Excellent specialist

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Doctor with your wellbeing in his heart.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Amazing caring and wants his patients to feel comfortable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Dr. Eghrari provides excellent patient care including answering questions to all of his patients. He is a highly skilled eye surgeon able to perform complex surgery like the corneal transplant he did for me. I expect to wait for him & he is the only reason I stayed with Wilmer after they moved from Bel Air.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Very knowledgeable. Listened to my needs and adjusted surgical procedure with that in mind.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    This provider clearly did not review my medical records or fully understand my medical history before our conversation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Very personable and helpful. Explains everything in plain language. Extremely friendly and personable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Simply the best. So grateful for the cornea transplants and fop-of-line care. I simply can't overstate his healing passion and empathy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Best bedside manner of any doctor I have ever seen.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    I just love Dr Eghrari. He is kind , and very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Dr. Eghrari always goes above and beyond, he is attentive and reactive and I appreciate everything he has done and continues to do for my eye health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    He's brilliant and focused.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    This is a long relationship and I recommend the doctor frequently. He is patient, pleasant, and very knowledgeable and responsive. A great listener.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Very knowledgeable and competent. I have a lot of confidence in him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    The Best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Allen is very nice and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to all of my family and friends.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Great-So glad I chose him for my eye surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Great doctor appt was about 45 minutes late starting

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    The besr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Iam very pleased with Dr Eghrari, I respect his knowledge of his chosen profession.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    The best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Dr Eghrari and [staff] were very professional and very thorough when following up with me. They answered questions and took time they needed to complete appropriate tests and follow up

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    I am well pleased with the service of Doctor Eghrari.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Very nice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/20/2025

    Provider very busy. Handled appt. Very efficiently.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Excellent surgeon, great follow up

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    Doctor discussed my two eye issues, answered all my questions. He sat down and talked to me respectfully, using terminology I understood. His demeanor made me feel like I was talking to friend not a superior being.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Dr Eghrari exclusively provided my eye care for some years. In every way I am most favorably impressed and entirely satisfied.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    He was very noligable about why I was there

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    He always listens.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Dr. Eghrari was a highly trained and experienced surgeon who anticipated my questions and made me confident about his fixing my cataracts.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Dr Eghrari inspires confidence. He gave me options for treatment, explained procedures very well. I trust him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/6/2025

    Easy to talk to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2025

    Very professional. Showed concern for me. Good sense of humor. Responded to my questions very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2025

    Very professional and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    The best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Very kind and concerned.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    I have great respect for Dr. Eghrari takes good care of my eyes

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Friendly and professional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    The doctor never appears rushed. He listens to what I am saying and treats me with respect. He explains things very clearly and thoroughly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    My Doctor's bedside manner was incredible.He also spent as much time as it took to answer all my questions.And in my opinion an incredibly caring individual